Local History

This is Marideth Sisco for These Ozarks Hills. As Autumn graces us with one last splash of splendor this week before the rains finish stripping the trees…

There’s a new showstopper in town—but it’s not really new at all. In fact, it’s a very old chandelier—over seven feet tall and carrying 70 pounds worth of…

The Hotel Vandivort in Springfield’s sprawling downtown opened its doors to guests Monday. This is one of many historic buildings getting a second chance…

From Chicago to Santa Monica, historic Route 66 stretched across the country becoming synonymous with an idyllic 1950s world full of neon signs and…

A new directory highlights the “who’s who” of Missouri’s historic and one-room schools. KSMU’s Simone Cook tells us more about the publication, which…

One of Springfield’s oldest schools celebrates a major milestone this week. KSMU’s Simone Cook has details.Sunshine Elementary School was founded in 1864…

Like many downtown U.S. cities, historical landmarks are commonplace. The City of Springfield is no different. KSMU’s Simone Cook tells us about the…